What kind of notice should be given to the public when a meeting is planned?
Public bodies must notify the public when and where each meeting will take place and must sometimes say what will be discussed. Also, every public body must establish, by rule, a reasonable method for notifying the public in advance of meetings. There are three types of meetings, each requiring different types of notice. “Regular meetings” are held at predictable intervals, such as once a month. The notice required for this type of meeting includes letting the public know of the time and place of the meeting. A “special meeting” is any other kind of meeting. Public notice must be given of the time, place and purpose of the special meeting. At least 24 hours notice must be given to the public and only topics related to the stated purpose of the meeting can be discussed. “Emergency meetings” are special meetings that are needed because a situation requires immediate action. The public body must immediately notify certain media outlets and individuals of the time, place and purpose of the
